Washington pollen forecast — Jefferson Memorial neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Jefferson Memorial, Washington is medium; ragweed is medium; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Given its setting — a domed memorial on the Tidal Basin, ringed by the city's famous cherry trees — Jefferson Memorial's pollen exposure lines up with the broader Washington pattern rather than diverging from it. Visitors should expect roughly the same seasonal pattern as elsewhere in the city, with only minor local variation.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    4/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    9/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    27/100

High pollen levels may trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Airmine's neighbourhood estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily.

Tomorrow - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    6/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    10/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    30/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Washington right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Washington are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Washington tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Washington will be similar to today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Washington this week?

According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Washington?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Washington. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Washington?
Situated a landmark in Washington, Jefferson Memorial shares the area's pollen timeline, beginning with cedar and elm in late February before oak extends the tree season through April. A grass pollen peak follows through May and June; mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. Humid summers in the mid-Atlantic favor a longer weed pollen tail into early autumn, a pattern felt across this part of Washington.
How often is the Washington pollen forecast updated?

The Washington pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Washington come from nearby or far away?

Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.

Are pollen levels in Washington based on measurements or forecasts?

Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.

Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Washington, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.

This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.

Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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